Even amid the coronavirus crisis, the countries are trading threats, says the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group ... ( read original story ...)
‘Second tragedy’: Cremation traumatises in virus-hit Philippines
Families of coronavirus victims in the Philippines are being denied traditional death rites in favour of hurried, impersonal cremations, with virus restrictions often meaning they are forbidden a last ... ( read original story ...)
Kiwi aid worker in Bangladesh says next few weeks critical
A New Zealand aid worker based in the world's largest refugee camp is bracing for coronavirus to sweep through the settlement as the government is urged to step up its humanitarian response. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Biggest day jump in India, sites reopen in China
India has reported the biggest one-day jump in coronavirus cases as the country of 1.3 billion enters the 40th day of a nationwide lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Robots and cameras: China’s sci-fi quarantine watch
Robots delivering meals, ghostly figures in hazmat suits and cameras pointed at front doors: China's methods to enforce coronavirus quarantines have looked like a sci-fi dystopia for legions of people ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Residents flocking to tourist sites in China
China residents are flocking to tourist sites, many newly reopened, during a five-day holiday that runs through Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China has just 2 new cases
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
China reports two coronavirus cases for May 2
China reported two new coronavirus cases for May 2, up from one the day before, data from the country's national health authority showed on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain extends closure measures for two weeks starting April 23
Bahrain extended the closure measures it took to limit the spread of coronavirus for two additional weeks which set to start from April 23 until May 7, state news agency reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Spain’s former king Juan Carlos ‘received $1.9m Bahrain gift’
Juan Carlos I, Spain’s former king, allegedly received a $1.9 million donation from the king of Bahrain, which he carried in banknotes in a briefcase to Switzerland.The money, which it is claimed was ... ( read original story ...)